CCTV images of a man police want to speak to in connection with an assault have been released.

The assault happened to the side of Flares on Wilson Street, in Middlesbrough town centre , at around 2.25am on Sunday May 31 last year.

The incident involved a 21-year-old male victim who was thrown to the floor by another man, causing a large gash to his head and a broken collar bone.

The victim needed hospital treatment following the incident.

Wilson Street near Flares in Middlesbrough (Image: Google)

The suspect is described as a white male, 5ft 9” tall, slim build, aged in his early 20s, muscular arms, short dark hair that is shaved at the back and sides.

He was tanned and clean shaven, wearing a bright pink T-shirt and dark trousers or jeans.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the man in the images is asked to contact DC Neil Hansom from Cleveland Police Major Crime Team on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.